The Supreme Court allowed actress Jacqueline Fernandez to withdraw her plea challenging a Delhi court order framing charges in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The Bench granted her liberty to approach the trial court for available legal remedies.
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar, citing a conflict of interest arising from a connected matter. The Supreme Court directed that the case be listed on June 25 before a different Bench.
The Patiala House Court directed framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Leena Maria Paul, Jacqueline Fernandez and others in the Rs 200 crore extortion and money laundering case, holding that investigation materials disclosed sufficient grounds to proceed against the accused persons in the high-profile criminal matter.
The Delhi High Court asked Arvind Kejriwal to respond to the Enforcement Directorate challenge to his acquittal in cases over alleged non-appearance. The matters arise from the excise policy probe, where the agency has contested relief granted earlier, seeking reconsideration of his acquittal in two related proceedings.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to former Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma, citing long custody, lack of money trail, and a trial involving over 1,100 witnesses. The Court imposed strict conditions, including a ban on entering Chhattisgarh except for court hearings and restrictions on public statements.
